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Issue updating BIOS on Jetway J-542C

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First post, by Errius

Posted on 2019-08-21, 10:12

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Hi all. I am trying to update the BIOS on a Jetway J-542C and am having problems. The current BIOS is D05 and I understand the latest is D06. AWDFLASH.EXE gives the following error:

"The program file's BIOS lock string does not match with your system"

The BIOS file is 542cD06.BIN. I have also tried flashing the hacked 542CD06J.BIN version with the same result. I have tried two different versions of AWDFLASH with the same result.

Is there some command line parameter for AWDFLASH that needs to be specified?

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Reply 1 of 7, by AlaricD

Posted on 2019-08-21, 16:23

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Errius wrote:
Is there some command line parameter for AWDFLASH that needs to be specified?

Try /nbl

Reply 2 of 7, by Errius

Posted on 2019-08-21, 23:09

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"No check BIOS Lock". That option isn't listed in the AWDFLASH /? usage page. I assume it was left out because its risky?

ETA: this is the best description of the program options I've found, though it's in Russian: http://wiki.rom.by/index.php?title=AwardBIOS_Flash_Utility

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Reply 3 of 7, by Errius

Posted on 2019-08-22, 00:24

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Thanks, that did the trick

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Reply 4 of 7, by AlaricD

Posted on 2019-08-23, 18:00

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Errius wrote:
"No check BIOS Lock". That option isn't listed in the AWDFLASH /? usage page. I assume it was left out because its risky?

Undocumented switches abound! Indeed, it is pretty risky because basically it lets you flash any ROM you please whether it'll work or not.

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Thanks, that did the trick

You're welcome! I'm glad to help!

Reply 5 of 7, by Errius

Posted on 2019-08-25, 06:26

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Does anyone know what the difference is between the Jetway 542C and 542CS? (And between J-542B and J-542BS?)

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Reply 6 of 7, by ShovelKnight

Posted on 2019-08-25, 09:27

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S-versions have an onboard sound chip (C-Media, IIRC)

Reply 7 of 7, by Errius

Posted on 2019-08-25, 14:00

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That makes sense, thanks

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